In response to the growing number of child deaths resulting from babies and toddlers being left in hot cars, car seat maker Evenflo has developed a sensor to remind parents and other caregivers that there is a child in the vehicle. The SensorSafe technology is built into the chest clip of the child’s car seat, and it communicates wirelessly with the car’s diagnostic system using a special transmitter, so it can monitor when the car engine is turned off upon arriving at one’s destination. At that point, the system emits gentle tones to alert the driver of the child’s presence. One would hope that this kind of technology isn’t really needed, but in our busy world full of stressed-out, distracted parents, this extra assurance could save precious lives.

In the dog days of summer, there's nothing like a creamy, frosty milkshake to help you cool down. Most milkshakes are full of dairy, artificial sweeteners, and unhealthy candies that will have your little ones climbing the walls. However, with just a few inexpensive pantry ingredients, and some fresh fruit and veggies, you can make your own delicious vegan milkshakes in just a few minutes. Read on for seven easy recipes your kids will love!

PARA’KITO mosquito-repellent bands are a simple, practical and easy-to-wear way to keep those painful pests away this summer—naturally. The neoprene bands can be worn on the wrist or ankle and hold a pellet of natural mosquito repellent that lasts up to 15 days. Better still, they are waterproof! Read on for how you can help protect your family from irritating bites all summer long and make the most of the great outdoors.

A new massive study recently conducted at Harvard Business School shows that adult women who grew up with mothers in the work force are more likely to have jobs, supervisory responsibility and earn higher wages than women raised by stay-at-home moms. Great news for moms who may be wondering if their children will suffer due to the absence of a stay-at-home mom. This research isn’t entirely groundbreaking. As the study points out, past research about maternal employment and how it relates to young children’s well-being has concluded that children of employed mothers do as well, if not better, at school, both in terms of academic achievement and in terms of behavior as peers who do have stay-at-home moms. However, that doesn’t mean that employed mothers don’t still worry that somehow their jobs outside the home may be harming their kids. Keep reading to learn about more of the key benefits of working mothers found in this study.

Gone are the days of "gluten-free" meaning subpar or second-rate. Parents used to be baffled at the notion of finding mouth-watering and enticing birthday cake, cupcakes or special occasion desserts that were made without wheat and other ingredients that gluten intolerant kids can't safely enjoy. But a lot has changed in recent years, and the once alternative diet now holds its own with options aplenty that will wow and delight children when it comes time to blow out the candles and celebrate another glorious year.

We rounded up 7 of our favorite gluten-free desserts from traditional vanilla and chocolate cakes, and festive cupcakes, to a fruit tart and ice cream sandwich cookies! These recipes are an inspirational guideline. We recommend substituting organic ingredients wherever possible, if not indicated. Read on to feast your eyes on these goodies and start planning the next birthday party on your calendar.

Some tykes aren't old enough to watch the new Jurassic World movie, but that doesn't mean that little ones can't get in on all the dino action with Nawi's plush blankies, toys, and pillows. Nawi's cartoonesque wares are more cuddly than terrifying, and the goods are made in Los Angeles with everything constructed within a 10 mile radius!

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Summer is an ideal time for playing, dreaming, and building outside, and the Hubs is a DIY geodesic dome that your family can build in under a half an hour! If you're scratching your head as to what a geodesic dome actually is, think of the giant silver ball at EPCOT and cut it in half. But keep your mind open: the Hubs can be used for a gardening area, a cozy spot for kids to play (and maybe sleep under the stars!?), or even a backyard haven for breakfast al fresco.